National Republican., 1887-04-16
AMUSEMENTS.


1.-THE MAIN LINE, OR RAwsoN's ""
Next Tuesday night this remarkably attrac-
tive piece will be presented at the New Ma
tionnl Theater The New York Mail aud En-
press, sreaking OF 1t, says: The Lyceum
Theater was opened for the season last Satur-
day evening, and was filled by an audience
whose judgement of play is not likely to be
mistaken one. 1t may therefore be recorded
that the new play by MIR. Henry c. De Mile
and Mr.. Charles Barnard Is success The
story is interesting, and the themes are so
familiar as to be Ineligible and entertaining
the characters are few, varied, aud we'll
marked; the action Is abundant, the dialogue
is lively, the stage setting Is in itself some.
thing worthy OF note, and-the play made a
bit. "The Main Line Is a thoroughly actable
and enjoyable play, and starts with good
prospect of lasting success.
DION BoUClcAULT's ''JILT."
II. Is generally believed that II Mr.. Bouoi-
cault had opened his Washington week with
the "Jilt,n. instead of Fin MacCool," the box
Office at the National Theater would have told
different story. The "Jlt" is n really bril-.
liant piece Of dramatic work, with sparkling
dialogue all through, and numerous well cou.
ceived tableaux and incidents. 1t will be pre-.
sented at the matinee to-day and also in the
evening, so that those who have only seen the
old plays OF this versatile man of genius may
have an opportunity Of correcting their esti-
mate by seeing Mr.. Boucicault In a MASTER
piece, built upon entirely new lines
SAINTS AND SINNERS"
Saints and Sinners" one OF the greatest of
Madison Square Theater successes, win be the
attraction at Albaugh's next week. commeuc-
ing Monday. April IL with metinees Wednes-
Mr., a. NJ. Palmer. aud under the immediate
duce II with all Of the original scenery, me- me
chanical effects, properties, Nc and strong
cast, including G. W.. Couldock, Leslie Allen,
lI,1n Tr9nk Nor NSror9ys RAYMOND HOLMES, W. t Mel.
Allen, sydney Coirell. Helen Creswlck, and
Edwlna Bland.
THE MODERN PAGAN.
In obedience to the request of large num-
her Of people, both those VINO were present at
the Congregational Church and those who
were not Sen George Al sheridon has decided
at the New National Theater tomorrow even.
ing. This lecture is strong defense of Cnris-
tianity from the attacks 1t has received at the
eminently proper that 1t should be delivered
on Sunday evening. Those who heard its first
delivery few weeks ago will require no urg-
ing to again listen to Gen. Sheridan's wit,
pathos, and eloquence.
YIN, THE PENMAN."
From the present indications the perform.
ance at the New National Theater next Mon
day evening, for the benefit OF the actors fund.
will prove success In every respect. The
management Of the Main Line Company and
the National Theater donate the night while
Mr.. A. NJ Palmer, of the Madison Square
Theater, brings his entire company from New
York, and furnishes gratultolsly the entire
performance, which viii be "Jim, the PEN
man." There has been a great demand for
seats and II IS believed, when the doors are
opened Monday night, that nothing but stand
ing room will remain to occupy.
BOSTON SYMPHONY CONCERT.
The concert to be given at the Congregational
Church next Monday night, by the Boston
symphony Orchestra, promises to be the fines.
musical entertainment prOiiercd the public
for long time, and the Indications are that
the elite Of the city will attend. The Presi-
dent and Mrs. Cleveland will be present, as
well as several members Of the Cabinet and
thelr LADIES' Inc following Is the programmes
q. Berlioz, overture. Carnival in Rome" f.
Chopin, concerto for pianoforte in minor; L.
V. Beethoven, adagio and finale from fourth
symphony; Gluck, aria, "Che Fara Senza
'IDanse Macabre;" r. Wagner, "VorspieT'
(Neistersingers). Soloists, Nine. Helene H,s-
treiter, Fri. Adele Aus Der ohe.